Wha Wants Me

Artist Isaac Cruikshank (Scottish, 1756 - 1811)

Publisher Samuel William (S.W.) Fores (British, 1761 - 1838)

Date1792

MediumEtching with hand coloring

DimensionsSheet: 14 5/16 x 11 5/8 in. (36.3 x 29.5 cm)

Credit LinePurchased with funds provided by the Humanities Center

CultureBritish

Object numberPC2021.06.04

ClassificationsPrint Collection

DescriptionThomas Paine holds up a paper reading "Rights of Man / Common Nonsense..." as he tramples on scraps of the established British order, including "Obedience to the laws" and "Loyalty," beneath his feet. He carries a bundle of weapons on his back labels "Leveling Interments," and holds a dagger in his other hand. His head radiates light, though the words inscribed between the rays are not angelic, including "Treason;" "Anarchy Murder;" "Rebellion;" "Misery;" "Treachery;" and "Injustice."

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